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the stump against the date " date" Mr. Itaney--E made two speeches. I made a speech for a personal friend of mine, Sam Carter, in Guelph. and I wouldn't care who his, opponent was. He was an Indepen-; dent candidate. I made another-1 speech for my friend W. H. McPher-, son. If the honorable member has any criticism of what I did, let him, make the most of it. Mr. Ferguson declared that Mr. Haney had vigorously opposed C. H. Buckland. Conservative candidate in n.--l..x' n ratnrnad soldier, and. Guelph. 'a""'GrtT/rked soldier, father of twoysteier, boys. hers. Refers to New Bureau. Mr. Ferguson referred to an article in The Toronto Star of Jan. 27, 1926, entitled, "New Prohibition Body Sponsored by Mr. Haney Fore- shadows n Hot Fight," and said.' "You were responsible and took part in the organization at that time." Mr. Haney undertook to explain the organization of the prohibition body which Mr. Ferguson had termed "the donkey engine." "This donkey engine." said he, "was or- ganized to carry on tho very thing that the honorable member has been .advocnting. Its business is princi- (pally educational. It will therefore I be rion-purtisan--" Government members interrupted with guffaws. Li.auia-sectarinn."' continued Mr. .Raney. "and will maintain a strict neutrality in mutters of public policy other than traffic in liquors." . Mr. Ferguson. "Who brought the temperance issue into politics? Who is more responsible than the honor- able gentleman who he: Just taken ihis seat? A great deal has been Esau! by the leaders of this organi- lzotion about democratic principles. alt democratic principles mean free- itlom of thought and speech, is it in keeping with such principles to Mr. Ferguson. temperance issue Ltlv; v. _ .. v 7. - "Shame'." cried Government mem- ment? IIICIIL . Mr. Raney---Does the Prime Min- .' Ester know today what his policy s'.l Mr. Ferguson-l presume the hon- orable member is joking. The Prime Minister doesn't propose to be stam- peded. coerced. or teased into mak- init any statement until the time comes. When I tell you about it I holler? it will be a policy that will almost engage your support. But I ,want to say here that this Govern- ment takes no second place to any organization. whether religious. pro- hibition. or moral. in its desire and otforfs to improve the conditions of living in tho Province. and in doing what is right with that end m view. Moves Amendment. He then moved his amendment to Mr. Honey's amendment. " wish to move," said he, "seconded by Mr. (Henry. that all the words in tho amendment after the necond word, 'that,' in the first line, he omitted, and that the following be substi- tuted therefor; "This House de- sires, furthermore. to assure your Honor that it is of the opinion that in the enactment of important public legislation the principle of respon- sible parliamentary government, on which our British democratic insti- tutions rest, should be observed in order that such legislation should have the undoubted sanction and support of the people, as expressed through their representatives in the Legislature. to the and that all such legislation should possess the au- thority and support necessary? to ____._.....; oho'resmect and observ- Iva.--_.'_, thorny and tsupport m command the respect R' ance of the community." o" 'Frtaa 'l _ Hearst candl- 22b. \ 'AAAAAA IN TAXATION AND DEBT REDUCTION 'f()lj(jllli0 BY Mtllliil - DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH Says Raw Products aM Natural Resources Should Make Big Contribution Reduction of debt ahd relief from taxation. according to the Premier in his address in the Legislature *yesterday, were two of the big prob- iiems of the day. The view of the Government, he said, was that a large share of the revenue should be got trom the raw products and natu- rat resources, and that less taxes should be. imposed upon the various municipalities. Efforts to stimulate interest in the mining development of the North had, he said. met with great success. There had, he said. been $10,t)00,00t) more gold produced in 1925 than 1924, and there had been a substantial increase in thel output of silver. l Red Lake Development. 1 Mr. Ferguson continued to say that the Minister of Mines had sent out geologists to study conditions in the North. Reports were brought back he said. and the Red Lake dis- trict, which promises to be one of the biggest developments in Ontario, was found by following the directions land information supplied. - - Referring to the Lands and Forests Department, Mr. Ferguson spoke of} developments in the pulp and paper'; industries. Newsprint productioni had stood at 2,600 tons a day. Thei Government inch sed the dues and! secured $600,000 revenue. Then' transactions were put through to" raise the production to 4,500 tons L, day, meaning an increased revenue. . There would he an investment of $80,000,000 this year in the North country, and 14,000 men would be taken on the payrolls. Conditions in timber deals, he emphasized, were that every stick must be manufac- cured to the finished product in On-i :ario. All cuttings by private enter-i prises were to be made under the supervision of expert toresters. lei would see that the young timber growth was not damaged. Contracts were for 21 years. Waiting for More Power. On the power situation Mr. Fergu- son reiterated statement made in the House on Wednesday, praised Chair- man Magrath of the Hydro Commis- slon. and declared again that Quebec and Ontario were working amicably! for Joint development. He spoke of] projects on the St. Lawrence and t'e- ferred to the difficulties in the way.i He had no patience with people who 'egged" the Provincial Government on to immediate action. Ottawa had to consider the Giruration,uuestiop, and the United States had the say in the projects on that side of the river. But, said he. the Province was al- ways working to advance the projects, and the Government at ot.. tawa was really giving the matter ,serious consideration.. He also said i that power development at Alexandra . Falls, in the Niplgon. was under way. th